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AF52 XJB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,244 mi
Last recorded113,244 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 XJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 113,244 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fan belt contains cracks deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2022 113,244 miles

Front Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fan belt contains cracks deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2021 108,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 108,000 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 101,291 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 101,291 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 99,464 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 99,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 95,964 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 95,964 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 94,520 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 94,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2015 92,420 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 85,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2013 83,508 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 72,687 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 62,050 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 52,707 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 May 2009 46,404 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in n/s door hindge

Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,008 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 32,054 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,751 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 24,830 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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AF52 XJB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF52 XJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF52 XJB registered?

AF52 XJB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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